All I want for Christmas is a bunch of new sweatpants, and the Silas + Sloan Patterns are IT! Our three newest patterns – Silas Sweats (adult), Sloan Sweats (adult), and Youth Sloan Sweats – are here and perfect for all the Hallmark Movie watching I intend to do this month.

The Youth & Adult Sloan Sweats pattern includes shorts (youth has short and long shorts, adult has 3″ and 4.5″), hemmed, cuffed, or elastic sweatpants options. The Adult Sloan Sweats is drafted to the women’s standard measurement chart. It is fitted at the waistband with ease in the hips and through the leg and then fitted at the ankle. Sloan includes both mid and high rise options. Choose from two waistband options: a flat waistband, or a classic waistband with an optional drawstring. Both waistbands have enclosed elastic. You can also add an optional inseam, back, or cargo pockets (or all three!) to complete your look.

The Adult Silas Sweats pattern is drafted to the men’s standard measurement chart. The shorts inseam lengths included for Silas are 7″ and 11″ for shorts, whereas Sloan includes 3.5″ and 4″. The Silas also has one rise option and sits lower, at the preferred waist. Depending on your inseam and rise preference, you may prefer the fit of one over the other; just be sure to check the measurement charts to ensure you get the best fit.

 

Getting Started

Before you purchase your patterns, there is a ton of helpful beginner information here on the blog, in case you are new to knits, or new to PDF patterns in general:

• New to PDF patterns? Check out our helpful tips here
• New to sewing with knits? Brittany has some great info here
• Not quite sure how to measure yourself accurately? Don’t worry; check out the post here!
• Having issues printing? Most issues can be resolved by using our FAQs/troubleshooting tips
• Join our Facebook group here.
• We also have a new Height Adjustment 101 post for you! Check it out here.

Choosing Your Options

We have lots of tester photos in our FB group and on the site if you want to see a variety of photos of each option before you decide! Here is a quick snapshot of the different options:

Fabric + Notions

Silas and Sloan are drafted for stable knits with 20% or more stretch horizontally, and some vertical stretch. A variety of knit fabrics can be used for different looks. Lighter weight knits with drape will fit looser than intended. If you’re adding cuffs to the legs, you will want a fabric with good recovery. Our favorite fabric options for these patterns include sweatshirt knits, sweatshirt fleece, fleece backed jersey, athletic fleece, cotton lycra French Terry, etc.

You may also need:

• All options require 2″ knit elastic for Silas and Sloan, and 1.5″ for Youth Sloan.
• Inseam pocket option: fusible lightweight knit interfacing
• Elastic hem option: 1″ knit elastic for Silas and Sloan, and 1/2″ knit elastic for youth Sloan
• Drawstring option: fusible lightweight knit interfacing
• Drawstring option: 1/4″ grommets (outside diameter must be 1/2″ or smaller)
• Drawstring option: drawstring cording unless you wish to make your own drawstring

 

Styling Your Sweats

One thing about me is I’m going to wear my sweatpants out and about. Wondering about fabric to use or patterns to pair with Silas/Sloan? Here are a few of our favorites

Lee, Logan, Oaklynn, and Primrose are at the top of our list of must-haves for Youth Sloan.

We have so many great options for the Adult Sloan. Our favorites are Primrose, Maeve, Wrenley, Venice or Nicky!

To pair with Silas look at the Logan hoodie, Tyler, Jordan, Lee raglan, or the Hudson hoodie!

No matter who you’re sewing for, we hope you love the Sloan + Silas patterns! We can’t wait to see how you style yours.

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